|
|
|
|
|
|
Lily Owens is growing up in South Carolina in the mid-1960s, raised by her cruel father but cared for by Rosaleen, her African-American nanny. When Rosaleen tries to vote and is beaten for her trouble, she and Lily head for the town of Tiburon, a place with ties to Lily's dead mother, where they live with a local beekeeper, and where Lily learns valuable truths about her mother and herself. The story is supplemented by a great deal of information about bees, which is fascinating in itself.
|
|
|
"[W]ell-intentioned, big-hearted, and sometimes as syrupy-sweet as the honey for which the industrious insects in the title are known. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but be warned....The good guys are flawless in this morality tale, the villains are wholly without decency....Nevertheless, despite its occasionally ham-handed symbolism, THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES can be rather touching." - Anne E. Grant (Washington Post Book World, 1/13/02)
"A wonderfully written debut that rather scants its subject of loss and discovery...in favor of a feminist fable celebrating the company of women....Despite some dark moments, more honey than vinegar." - (Kirkus, 10/15/01)
|
|
|
| users who liked this item also liked these items...
|
|
|
- Average review for this item:
-
-
-
"Great book!"
-
-
"one of my all time favorite books.."
-
-
"A very enjoyable read."
-
-
"great story - loved it!"
-
-
"Terrific well-written story and the film adaptation is great too."
1-5 of 116 | 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| popular books in the same categories |
|
|
|
|
|
 top human qualities & behavior books |
|
|
|
|
|
| top family & friendship books |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For personal
use only. All rights reserved. (click for more)
books
music
movies
games
have it
rating saved!
